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Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete 
Steady progress is being made on the major upgrades at Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park.

Since the last City Blog update in May, construction crews have made huge strides with multiple aspects of the project, which includes new changing rooms and bathrooms, an expanded overlook, an improved and more accessible pedestrian path to the water, and new floating docks and platforms. 

The structural steelwork on all the buildings is complete, and the installation of the exterior skin is underway. The concrete foundations have been poured, and interior work is coming soon.

Bathrooms and changing rooms coming to Augusta Quarry!

Bathrooms and changing rooms coming to Augusta Quarry!

The initial grading of the pedestrian path down to the water has been completed, with the final grading process being almost complete. The finished trail surface is a unique soil and stone aggregate mix.

The grading of the pathway to the water's edge is nearing completion.

"We are entering a phase of work where it is possible to really feel the newly created spaces," Urban Wilderness Coordinator Wes Soward says. "As the siding is being installed, the proportions and scale of the project are coming to life. We can't wait to showcase the new space with a grand opening in 2025." 

All nine locations for the floating docks in the water of the quarry have been selected, and initial plans for where those will latch against the rock wall have also been drawn up.

Site preparation for the quarry overlook are underway. The lookout will create a safe space for people to enjoy the quarry's amazing views. Upgrades to the quarry’s parking lot and entrance have also been started.

Take in the beauty of Augusta Quarry in the fall!

The area around the quarry is still an active construction site, so it remains closed to the public. While the quarry and Augusta Avenue entrance and parking lots are closed, the Chapman Highway entrance to Fort Dickerson Park and picnic areas remain open, as well as the park’s upper trails. 

- Written by Will Ohlig, a University of Tennessee College of Communications senior who is interning with the City Communications Department this fall

Urban Wilderness Coordinator Wes Soward points out the structure of one of the new restrooms, which soon will be finished out and paneled.
Posted by evreeland On 06 November, 2024 at 1:25 PM